Dizi (笛子 )

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late 19th century · Bamboo, ivory · Musical Instruments

In addition to the blow hole and finger holes, the dizi, also know as di, has an extra hole covered with a membrane or a tissue-thin piece of bamboo which produces apoignant buzzing tone. There may also be a number of vent holes at the end from which tassels are frequently hung. A poem decorates the surface of this bamboo flute.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Bamboo, ivory

Culture

Chinese

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889